Integrating the Concept of Complete Streets into Pavement Preservation

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

1-1-2023

Abstract

A large share of projects funded by state departments of transportation (DOTs) are for pavement preservation, which intends to maintain roadway pavement condition above a minimum acceptable level. Complete Streets is typically considered as opportunities to accommodate all road users and has been perceived as having conflicts with pavement preservation. To improve Complete Streets' implementation, this paper reviews how state DOTs in the US integrate the Complete Streets concept into their pavement preservation programs in practice. Based on the review, the overall strategies for concept integration include low-cost safety improvements, road diets, and project upgrades. Major documents with policy implementation inputs and activities that support concept integration to achieve intended results were analyzed (i.e., cooperation, funding, staff training, and performance measure development). This review provides valuable insights regarding the critical challenges preventing effective concept integration in practice and introduces practical solutions implemented by some state DOTs.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

International Conference on Transportation and Development 2023: Transportation Safety and Emerging Technologies - Selected Papers from the International Conference on Transportation and Development 2023

First Page

223

Last Page

236

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